Headed out planning to hike the Old Si trail, however I saw Mailbox beckoning in the background. Got to the parking area at 10:15, grabbed the last parking spot in the small parking area off the road. This was my first trip to Mailbox since the logging started, looks like the butchers are done. The trail is in good shape, just two small snow patches to cross (if you decide to bypass the scramble across the boulder field). The trail is excellent after you leave the forest, looks like the snow has only recently melted as the ferns have not begun to take over. The last part of the hike up the meadow is still pretty drab, but the wildflowers should be taking over fairly quickly. Saw one Indian Paintbrush and a couple of trillium towards the top. There was a slight breeze on the top with views of Si, Teneriffe and of course Rainier. Got to the summit in one hour, 45 minutes. Great hike!!
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